No, David! by: David Shannon really makes me smile. It is about a rambunctious little boy named David. David's mother is constantly telling him no because of the choices he makes. He drags mud through the house, chews with his mouth open, streaks through the neighborhood, and breaks mom's vase. Although he is not the "perfect" little boy, his mom hugs him tight and tells him she loves him at the end. The illustrations are great! Although there are very few words in the story, the pictures help young readers understand what is happening. The illustrations are very humorous!
David reminds me of my little brother. He was a handful and always creating havoc in our household as a child. He liked to torture the cat, eat the dog's food, and destroy anything he came into contact with. This story makes me smile because it reminds me of the little boy that my little brother once was (he's now 24 years old). I really like the message that is portrayed at the end. David's mother loved him even though he was not perfect.
Children really enjoy this story. It has become a favorite in my classroom year after year. My classroom copy is actually beginning to fall apart because of the frequent reads. I am hoping to add more books from David Shannon's to my collection. I know my students will love them as well.
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